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Pedestrian injured in 'hit and run' collision at zebra crossing
A pedestrian was rushed to hospital with injuries to his shoulder after a dark coloured vehicle crashed into him at a zebra crossing in Tilehurst.
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Reading born Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy guitarist John Sykes dies aged 65
British rock guitarist John Sykes was known for his work with Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy, and has died at the age of 65 after a battle with cancer
Second Squires garden centre coming to Berkshire
Family-run garden centre chain Squire's has acquired a Twyford site to add to its growing number of centres, with a February open date.
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'Parking chaos' promised in Reading as pay dispute escalates
Unionists have promised 'parking chaos' in Reading as a dispute over pay for the councils army of parking wardens escalates.
Conservatives blast Labour over delay to Royal Berkshire Hospital project
The Conservatives have blasted the Labour government after the announcement that a new Royal Berkshire Hospital will not be delivered for more than a decade.
Millions unaware they could save up to 90 per cent off water bills
Millions of households across the country could be eligible for huge savings of up to 90 per cent off their water bill
Yellow weather warning issued for south east as strong wind moves in from west
Areas across the south of England will be affected by strong gusts of wind tomorrow, as the Met Office issues a yellow weather warning.
Bus routes 'affected' and cars diverted as works underway to repair sinkhole
It’s been over a week since the residents of Kidmore Road were disrupted by a huge sinkhole in the middle of their street and it looks like they will be plagued with reparations for many weeks in 2025.
Council issues warning after driver fined for providing illegal taxi service
Reading Borough Council has issued a warning after an Uber driver was caught offering illegal lifts to customers in violation of his taxi licence.
Reading brothers make successful pitch on Dragons Den
Two brothers from Reading are set to expand their pizza business after making a successful pitch on Dragons Den
Royal Berks ‘extremely disappointed’ following health secretary’s hospitals announcement
The Royal Berkshire Hospital has said that it is "extremely disappointed" following news of the latest delays to updates to the site
Matt Rodda urges caution after beloved pet killed in fireworks incident
Matt Rodda has urged caution among residents after a a fireworks display led to the death of a pet in Reading
Robert Halfon shares political journey with Queen Anne’s Sixth Form
Students hear former Minister's insights into life and politics
Reading nursery gets £900 donation for new shed
A nursery has received a £900 donation to buy a new shed
Calls for CCTV at Woodley library as staff are 'regularly intimidated'
Wokingham Borough Councillor for Loddon Alex Freeney has called on council leaders to maintain a promise to invest £15k in CCTV for Woodley.
How children's services company in Reading is dealing with the complaints it gets
The company that looks after children in Reading is conducting learning and guidance for social workers to improve services and reduce complaints.
Crumbling graves at town centre church in Reading sealed off for safety reasons
Graves that are crumbling at a churchyard in Reading town centre have been sealed off for safety reasons.
Fox and Hounds announces weekly event to combat loneliness
The Fox and Hounds has announced Butcombes Big Table Talk to encourage connections and bring people together on Thursdays
Do secondary schools prepare students for the jump from GCSE to sixth form?
‘It’s definitely more content’, ‘the exams are more difficult’, ‘you need to work hard’ are some comments you may hear when teachers are telling you what to expect at sixth form.
Most pay and display machines in Reading to go cashless as parking charges increase
A majority of pay and display machines in Reading are set to go cashless as parking charges are due to increase across the town in the coming months.